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British women's binge drinking clearly defined by age and education
British women's binge drinking is clearly defined by their age and education, suggests a large, long term study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.   view more (2007-01-18)

Little evidence that binge drinking while pregnant seriously harms fetus
There is little substantive evidence that binge drinking while pregnant seriously harms the developing fetus, finds a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.   view more (2007-11-14)

Cherry juice reduces muscle pain induced by exercise
Cherry juice can reduce muscle pain and damage induced by exercise, suggests a small study published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.   view more (2006-06-21)

Taking up drinking in middle age cuts heart disease risk but increases chances of dying from other causes
Taking up regular drinking in middle age might cut the risk of heart disease, finds research in Heart. But the catch is, it increases the risk of dying from something else.   view more (2001-12-17)

Heavy drinking by both sexes is a cause for concern
Heavy drinking is common and a cause for concern in both young men and young women, according to a letter in this week’s BMJ.   view more (2002-03-20)

Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk for Cancer
Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk for Cancer   view more (2005-01-31)

Does alcohol labelling encourage sensible drinking?
Clear labelling on shop-bought alcohol, showing the alcohol units contained and health advice, may not be effective in promoting sensible drinking, says a letter in this week's BMJ.   view more (2006-02-06)

Employment status has no bearing on domestic violence
Being out of work does not increase the likelihood of violent rows between couples, finds a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. But excessive drinking in or out of work, does. Data from a National Survey of Families and Households conducted in 1987 and 1992 in the USA... view more (2001-02-10)

Dartmouth study finds that arsenic inhibits DNA repair
Dartmouth researchers, working with scientists at the University of Arizona and at the Department of Natural Resources in Sonora, Mexico, have published a study on the impact of arsenic exposure on DNA damage.   view more (2006-05-30)

K-State professors study risk attitudes and consequences of college drinking
Professors at Kansas State University have found that males tend to be greater risk takers when it comes to alcohol, while women tend to use more protective strategies, including drinking only with friends, counting the number of drinks, limiting the amount of money spent on drinking and eating... view more (2006-05-05)

Initiating drinking at younger age heightens women's risk for alcohol dependence
Women born after 1944 began drinking alcohol at younger ages than their elders, and that appears to have put them at greater risk for alcoholism, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.   view more (2008-06-05)

Sleep deprivation can lead to smoking, drinking
Sleep loss or disturbed sleep can heighten the risk for adolescents to take up smoking and drinking, two habits that may prove to be detrimental to their health.   view more (2007-06-12)

Senior female executives heavier drinkers than women in more junior positions
Senior female executives are more likely to be problem drinkers than women in more junior positions, suggests research of government employees in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. At senior grades, the prevalence of problem drinking also seems to be higher among women than among men. The... view more (2004-02-26)

Risks And Benefits Of Alcohol Consumption Vary With Age As Well As Sex
The health benefits of alcohol only occur in middle aged and older people, finds a study in this week`s BMJ. For men aged up to 35 and women aged up to 55 even light drinkers have a higher risk of death than those who do not drink at all. Researchers analysed the drinking habits of men and women... view more (2002-07-24)

Early drinking linked to risk for alcohol dependence
Individuals who are younger when they begin drinking alcohol may face a higher risk of alcohol dependence throughout life, at a younger age and consisting of multiple episodes.   view more (2006-07-05)

Simple interventions for Accident and Emergency patients could help reduce excessive drinking
Doctors and researchers have discovered that it is possible to reduce excessive drinking among Accident & Emergency (A&E) casualties through simple interventions such as offering appointments with alcohol health workers.   view more (2004-09-27)

Sept. 11 terrorism continues to impact mental health of Americans
Long after Sept. 11, 2001, Americans' terrorism-related thoughts and fears are associated with increased depression, anxiety, hostility, posttraumatic stress and drinking, University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have found.   view more (2008-02-13)

Binge-drinking teenagers at greater risk of violence
Teenagers who drink alcohol are at higher risk of becoming victims of violence, a Cardiff University study has found.   view more (2006-09-27)

Why do high school seniors drink?
Most high school seniors drink because they want to experiment with alcohol, some drink for the thrill of it, and others because it helps them relax.   view more (2007-12-04)

Coffee Makes People Nervous
They did not work with people; instead they examined rats of two lines. The rats of the first line were more anxious by their nature. Some rats were kept in groups, while others were kept in single cages. It is known that solitude is an unfavourable factor for rats.... view more (2002-04-12)

Local bars, not liquor stores, associated with heavy drinking
Bars and nightclubs, but not liquor stores, are linked with excessive alcohol consumption and heavy episodic drinking in adults who live nearby, according to a new study from the Pardee RAND Graduate School in Santa Monica, California.   view more (2007-11-15)

Binge drinkers have highest risk of alcohol-related injury
Moderate drinkers who occasionally drink heavily are more likely to suffer an alcohol-related injury than chronic heavy drinkers, a Swiss study has found, and the risk is greatest during a bout of binge drinking.   view more (2006-02-23)

New study sheds light on excessive drinking among the elderly
One out of ten elderly adults on Medicare reports drinking more alcohol than is recommended, according to a new study from Brandeis University.   view more (2008-03-06)

Heavy drinking increases risk of infection after surgery
Research news from the British Journal of Surgery 17 October 2003: Nosocomial infection is a risk faced by any patient undergoing general surgical procedures. A recent study published in the British Journal of Surgery reveals that some patients increase this inevitable risk to themselves and others... view more (2003-10-20)

Bulimia And Impulsive Behavior Are Associated In Adolescence.
A group of investigators of the University of Tampere, headed by R.Kaltiala-Heino have found a strong association between bulimia and impulsive behavior. In clinical samples, bulimia seems to be associated with various dyscontrol behaviours suggesting weakness in impulse control. Population studies... view more (2003-01-13)
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